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Tribunal matters

Queensland solicitor removed from roll after nine misconduct findings

The respondent solicitor’s conduct was ‘bundled up’ into four overarching categories including issues with trust account management, acting twice in a conflict of interest, providing false or misleading information to QLS and failing to pay employees’ superannuation contributions.

17 March 2026

Practitioners reminded about practising certificate, membership renewals

In practice

What do Queensland’s new hate speech and firearms laws mean?

News

Equal Treatment Benchbook receives fresh update

News

Leverage AI to strengthen client relationships says keynote speaker

Mr Dominello told attendees that the technology would not replace lawyers but rather reshape legal practice around the pillars of trust, accountability and client care.

QLS Diverse Abilities Network: Remembering Oliver Collins

Case notes

Barrister’s sexual harassment of junior solicitor found to be unsatisfactory conduct

Career Moves

Dentons bolsters national dispute resolution practice with new Brisbane Partner

Based in Brisbane, Mr Cable is an experienced disputes lawyer specialising in arbitration and commercial litigation.

Career Moves

New boutique firm Reinke Lawyers opens in Brisbane

Director Zachary Reinke started the firm from a desire to give clients a different experience than those he had seen in the past.

The state of legal tech

Many firms tolerate inefficiency to avoid the perceived risks of change. But the cost is real.

People

Jacen Carpenter tells of his life of law in Longreach, the ‘parkrun and coffee’ town

Longreach member Jacen Carpenter shares the professional and lifestyle rewards of practicing in Longreach: population 3671.

Case notes

Will drafted by accountant leads to court

There was no evidence that either of them received any legal advice prior to executing the new wills.

People

Meet the family lawyer helping couples decide who gets the dog

'For many separating couples, particularly those without children, a pet may represent companionship, stability, routine and unconditional support during difficult times.'

Perspectives

CTP at a crossroads?

But while the economic landscape may be shifting, it’s important to remember that Queensland’s CTP scheme remains one of the strongest and most stable in the country.